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What Dog Breed Guards Your Heart?

Teresa McGlothlin

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About This Quiz

Dogs are so much more than our best friends! They keep our feet warm, look out for our homes, and they entertain us for hours on end. We have such intimate relationships with our canine pals that it only stands to reason that we have one guarding our hearts.

As we fetch for answers during this quiz, we are going to try to get to know you as well as your furry family member. We'll take a look at the way you use your heart, the way you think about dogs, and your individual style, we'll match you up with the dog breed we think guards your heart. Will it be something small like a Jack Russell, or is your heart so large it needs something like a Great Dane?

Not every breed is geared for the same kind of heart, so it's important that you answer our questions with the same honesty a dog has when it knows it has done something wrong. There are no right or wrong answers. There are only the answers your heart tells you to give us. Once we get a good feel for the pooch that guards your heart, we'll let you know which one has the job. Are you ready to find out?

Which word best describes your heart?

Sweet

Open

Tender

Soft

How do you feel about black cats?

I love all kinds of cats.

Black cats are scary.

Black cats are adorable.

I don't like any sort of cat.

Do you need a lot of attention?

I can amuse myself.

I do need a lot of attention.

A little attention is nice.

I need all the attention.

Which human food would you share with your dog?

Carrots

I don't share.

Steak

Peanut butter

What do you think dogs think about?

They think about chasing things.

They think about their owners all the time.

They think about food.

They think about keeping everything safe.

What dog breed do you find the cutest?

Pug

Labrador retriever

Boston terrier

Shih Tzu

What kind of wild dog are you when you are mad?

Coyote

Wolf

Fox

Dingo

What name would you give to a new pet?

Pete

Mrs. Paws

Bowser

Julie

Are you afraid of mice?

I'm afraid of rats.

Mice are kind of cute.

Mice are horrifying.

I'm not afraid of them, but I don't like them.

Where should dogs sleep?

They should sleep where they want.

They should sleep with their owners.

They should have their own beds.

They should sleep on the furniture.

How would you do at obedience school?

Horribly

Great

Excellent

OK

Which trait do you share with dogs?

Loyalty

Fearlessness

Compassion

Intelligence

Do you like big dogs or little dogs more?

I like all types of dogs.

I love big dogs.

Small dogs are much easier.

Medium-sized dogs are the best.

What might you donate to an animal shelter?

Time

Food

Toys

Cash

Which trick would you teach a dog first?

Sit

Beg

Stay

Lay down

How many pets do you have?

I only have one.

I have a couple of pets.

I don't have any right now.

I've lost count of them.

Which animal-related job would you like to try?

Lion tamer

Veterinarian

Dog trainer

Conservationist

How would you celebrate a dog's birthday?

I would buy the dog a meat cake.

I would get the dog a bone.

Dogs don't care about birthdays.

I would give an extra belly rub.

Do you fall in love easily?

I like to take my time.

I fall in love with every dog I meet.

I fall hard and fast.

It depends on the person.

Where would you not want your dog to go with you?

The doctor's office

The dentist

Grocery shopping

Work

Which cartoon dog do you like most?

Marmaduke

Santa's Little Helper

Top Dog

Brian Griffin

Are you the trusting type?

I'm always trusting.

I'm too skeptical for that.

I'm trusting with some people.

I trust no one.

What makes dogs so wonderful?

They love unconditionally.

They are good communicators.

They are great companions.

They are full of funny antics.

Are you more aggressive or more laid back?

I'm totally chill.

I'm fairly aggressive.

I'm somewhere in the middle.

You have to be aggressive to get what you want.

What do you do when you get an unexpected visitor?

I peek out the window.

I hide somewhere.

I answer the door.

I yell for them to go away.

What kind of first impression do you make?

Friendly

Nervous

Shy

Aloof

Are you more of a puppy or an old soul at heart?

I'm a big kid at heart.

I'm a very old soul.

I'm age appropriate.

I'm all puppy all the time.

Have you ever tried dog food?

I feed my dog people food.

I've tasted dry food.

I've tasted wet food.

I've been tempted, but I haven't tried it.

What is the biggest chore that comes with dog ownership?

Trips to the vet

Bathing

Nail cutting

Scooping the poops

Are you a people person?

I'm more of a dog person.

I like certain people.

I've never met a stranger.

I prefer my own company.

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